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10. Troubleshooting
In the event that your system exhibits problems, this section will familiarize
you with the basic steps to troubleshoot the
problem as well as what information PACE
will require in order to give you the best
possible service.
1. The first step in troubleshooting is that
the system must be completely shut
down and re-started. You can do this
Quick Tips
The first thing to do is to simply
try and re-start the system. This
can solve most problems right
away.
by turning the keyed power switch, located on the front of the
system, to the
“Off” position.
2. Turn the power back on.
3. There are three categories that are used to troubleshoot the
system:
Power
: The power category covers all problems that include lack
of power to a component or to the full system. Power
problems would include:
- The system not powering up.
- The x-ray
controller’s red light does not turn on.
- The
system’s green light does not function.
Do all components power up when the main
power switch is turned on?
Do all power-indicating lamps turn on?
Do all power outputs show the proper voltage?
Is the foot pedal connected?
Video
: The video category covers the problems that affect the
presence of a video signal from the x-ray camera. Video
problems would include:
- No x-ray image on the monitor, but x-rays are present.
- The image processor on the system does not boot up.
- The x-ray image is fuzzy or out of focus.
Is the video cable attached properly?
Does an X-ray image appear on the monitor when
the foot switch is depressed?